Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in Oahu

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Senia

4.9

4.9 (24)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Honolulu

About the restaurant

Senia invites you to share well-crafted drinks and delicious food in a comfortable, convivial environment. We celebrate Hawaii’s abundance of beautiful ingredients and showcase the delectable results of diverse cultures and multi-discipline culinary training coming together.

Senia's founding Chef/Owner, Anthony Rush, has decades of culinary experience at the two and three Michelin-star level. Chef Rush applies his abundant and extraordinary talents to two different menus. Our à la carte menu highlights refined casual dishes, making Senia a great neighborhood restaurant. Our tasting menu, offered on Friday and Saturday nights at our Chefs’ Counter, is an exclusive and beautiful gastronomic experience that highlights incredible ingredients and exceptional technique.

Senia’s name is a play on the word “xenia”, the ancient Greek ideology of hospitality where strangers and friends alike were treated with the same regard. It is in that spirit that we welcome you to join us.

Top review

John

Dined 1 day ago

Favorite place to eat on Oahu! Always an amazing experience!

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New Year's Eve Six-Course Luxury Menu

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Fête

4.8

4.8 (3793)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Honolulu

About the restaurant

2022 James Beard Award Winner for Best Chef Northwest & Pacific.

Rooted in the local farm-to-table movement — a place where seasonality and culinary tradition are celebrated in tandem. One part Hawaii and one part Brooklyn. The atmosphere shares a brasserie feel with a laid-back island sensibility—a celebration and homage to all of our favorite things we enjoy eating and drinking.

Crafted with brick & reclaimed wood, our urban Hawaiian farmhouse features an open kitchen, lush plant wall, brick walls, and lots of natural light in a historic Chinatown building. The bar mixes classic and modern cocktails with artisanal flare with a well-curated wine list.

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Robert

Dined 3 days ago

Outstanding special appetizer Oysters from Kualoa Ranch The penne with Ragu was delicious and it seemed to have half a pound of pork Service was excellent

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LA HIKI KITCHEN - Ko Olina at Four Seasons Resort

4.8

4.8 (964)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Kapolei

About the restaurant

Lâ Hiki Kitchen is inspired by the Hawaiian phrase “mai ka lâ hiki a ka lâ kau” – “from sunrise to sunset” – Lâ Hiki Kitchen is an inspired interpretation of American continental dining, infused with local influences, re-imagined with farm fresh ingredients and prepared by a world class chef. Cooking with heart and soul!

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 6 days ago

Always loved going here for any special occasions. Great service from Justin and the other staff. Can’t wait to come back !

Mahi ‘ai Table

4.6

4.6 (768)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Kapolei

About the restaurant

Mahi'ai Table, Foodland's first full service farm-to-table restaurant.

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HiromiVIP

Dined 2 days ago

As a concierge at my timeshare property, I usually recommend this restaurant. It is inside of Foodland Farm (excellent supermarket). Kamakana Alii provides free shuttle service to my guests so that's a plus. Relaxed atmosphere, great food and drinks. I always enjoy eating here.

Arden Waikiki

4.7

4.7 (187)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Waikiki

About the restaurant

Nestled in a sanctuary at the foot of Diamond Head in Waikiki, Arden invites you to discover the essence of Contemporary Hawaii Cuisine.

Culinary artisans Makoto Ono and Amanda Cheng welcome you into their world of edible expression where every moment is woven into a cherished memory.

Experience the allure of Arden, where every bite narrates a story and each visit feels like returning home.

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Catherine

Dined 2 days ago

Delicious flavors and very friendly staff. Good sized portions for sharing. Highly recommend!

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Veranda - Moana Surfrider

4.8

4.8 (1090)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Waikiki

About the restaurant

Our renowned Victorian tradition of “Afternoon Tea” under the historic banyan tree invites guests to indulge in a variety of tropical tea blends accompanied by a selection of delicious finger sandwiches, scones and delicate pastries.

Please Note we are a cashless restaurant. We only accept credit cards or room charges as form of payment. A 20% gratuity will be added to all parties of 6 or more and for parties of 5 or more that request split checks.
We kindly ask to refrain from balloon decorations to ensure the views for others are respected. Guests are welcome to bring their own cake/dessert for an additional fee of $7 per person.

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RITA

Dined 6 days ago

Great service and great ambience. Always love coming here.

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Butterfly Tea Time

Mariposa at Neiman Marcus - Ala Moana

4.7

4.7 (5662)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Honolulu

About the restaurant

THE MARIPOSA located on Level 3 of Neiman Marcus ALA MOANA greets you to a panoramic view of the Ala Moana Beach Park located directly across. Enjoy seating in our Dining Room, or on the Lanai.

Mariposa Restaurant boasts a spectacular ocean view and extraordinary cuisine from Executive Chef Lance Kosaka.

Find your favorite menu items plus new selections too. Open daily for Lunch: Sunday 11am - 4:30pm (last seating), Monday - Saturday 11am - 3:00pm (last seating)

Our Sunset Lounge Menu is offered Thursday 5pm -7:30pm, Friday 5pm - 7:30pm & Saturday 5pm - 7:30pm (last seating)

Enjoy a commanding view of the Friday Night Fireworks display from any seat in the Restaurant or on the Lanai.

For your convenience, please enter from the Mariposa private entrance, ocean side Mall Level of Neiman Marcus.

Hours may vary on Holidays -- please call for more information.

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steve

Dined 4 days ago

We dine here regularly and love it. It's a great break from shopping. The food is excellent and the staff is well trained. I love the seafood curry.

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4.7

4.7 (3618)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Honolulu

About the restaurant

Full table service resumes 12/18/23!

Located in the heart of the Kaka'ako art district, Moku Kitchen is a chef-driven concept that brings Hawaii's rich upcountry farming and ranching heritage to downtown Honolulu's urban lifestyle. Our award winning cocktail program is ever-evolving, highlighted by the Monkeypod Mai Tai. We offer a wide variety of local craft beer and wines from small independent producers. Please go to mokukitchen.com for up to date menus and our daily live music calendar.

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Rayna

Dined 2 days ago

Great happy hour! Food was delicious and service was good.

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4.7

4.7 (1366)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Honolulu

About the restaurant

A Hawaiian Sense of Plate

If there are no reservations available at your desired time, understand that we hold our patio seating, communal table, and bar stools for walk-in customers only. Please call to reserve parties larger than 8 guests. We are open to walk-ins only for Happy Hour ("Pau Work") from 2pm to 5pm Tuesday - Saturday and offer a pupu menu and drink specials.

Hang Loose at The Hen

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Scott

Dined 3 days ago

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our family style dinner. Really delicious and excellent service.

et al.

4.6

4.6 (1432)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Honolulu

About the restaurant

et al. is a new full-service restaurant, bar and neighborhood eatery offering an imaginative menu of multi-regional dishes drawing inspiration from local produce and ingredients at the peak of seasonal flavor.

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Carl

Dined 4 days ago

The Service we received at Et. Al. was truly spectacular---and we even got some pro-bono chocolate cookies at the end of our lunch. Superb Restaurant!!!!

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